STATEMENT OF HIS EMINENCE, EDWARD CARDINAL EGAN CONCERNING REMARKS MADE BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Like many other citizens of this nation, I was shocked to learn that the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of America would make the kind of statements that were made to Mr. Tom Brokaw of NBC-TV on Sunday, August 24, 2008. What the Speaker had to say about theologians and their positions regarding abortion was not only misinformed; it was also, and especially, utterly incredible in this day and age.

We are blessed in the 21st century with crystal-clear photographs and action films of the living realities within their pregnant mothers. No one with the slightest measure of integrity or honor could fail to know what these marvelous beings manifestly, clearly, and obviously are, as they smile and wave into the world outside the womb. In simplest terms, they are human beings with an inalienable right to live, a right that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is bound to defend at all costs for the most basic of ethical reasons. They are not parts of their mothers, and what they are depends not at all upon the opinions of theologians of any faith. Anyone who dares to defend that they may be legitimately killed because another human being “chooses” to do so or for any other equally ridiculous reason should not be providing leadership in a civilized democracy worthy of the name.

Anyone who dares to defend that they may be legitimately killed because another human being chooses to do so or for any other equally ridiculous reason should not be providing leadership in a civilized democracy worthy of the name.

No one with the slightest measure of integrity or honor could fail to know what these marvelous beings manifestly, clearly, and obviously are, as they smile and wave into the world outside the womb. In simplest terms, they are human beings with an inalienable right to live, a right that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is bound to defend at all costs for the most basic of ethical reasons.

Is this the theological equivalent of a two by four to the head?

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posted on 08/26/2008 10:42:53 AM PDT
by InABunkerUnderSF
("Gun Control" is not about the guns. "Illegal Immigration" is not about the immigration)

“We are blessed in the 21st century with crystal-clear photographs and action films of the living realities within their pregnant mothers. No one with the slightest measure of integrity or honor could fail to know what these marvelous beings manifestly, clearly, and obviously are, as they smile and wave into the world outside the womb.”

You'd be surprised how I got my knuckles rapped on another thread for making that very same point (although in a somewhat plainer manner of speech). I'm positively delighted that someone of far greater eminence than I was able to see through Ms. Pelosi’s feeble argument and for the same reason as your humble servant.

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread. And giving thanks, broke, and said: Take ye, and eat: this is my body, which shall be delivered for you: this do for the commemoration of me. In like manner also the chalice, after he had supped, saying: This chalice is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as often as you shall drink, for the commemoration of me. For as often as you shall eat this bread, and drink the chalice, you shall show the death of the Lord, until he come. Therefore whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord. But let a man prove himself: and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of the chalice. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord.

1 Cor. 11: 23-29

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posted on 08/26/2008 10:45:17 AM PDT
by Pyro7480
("If the angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion." -M. Kolbe)

I have a feeling she simply shows up at Mass, receives the sacraments and, occasionally, hears someone tell her what is in the Bible and how she should believe it. Apparently, her eyes are tired after a day of reading all the bills, regulations, and cards and letters from her friends on the Left Coast. She’s not just a nobody you know. She has a responsible position. ;-)

Catholic bishops are usually careful, especially when it comes to written statements, more especially when it comes to matters of politics so as to be seen above the fray. They tend to issue general opinions, and to single out Pelosi or anyone is uncommon. Yet the egregiousness of the Speaker’s comments was too much to ignore, and he definitely schooled her on this. Good job, Cardinal Egan!

Simply put, someone who receives the Eucharist while not in a state of sanctifying grace (i.e. supporting and promoting the murder of the unborn) brings a judgement, a curse of death, upon their soul, they are committing sacrilige, and profaning the Eucharist.

When you read this statement it becomes eminently clear why Christ chose the flawed, weak Peter to be the Rock upon which His Church would be built -- even though John was the apostle who was closest to Christ and whose faith never wavered even unto Calvary.

Sometimes a guy who impulsively grabs a sword and cuts off the ear of the high priest's servant is exactly what the world needs.

“Anyone who dares to defend that they may be legitimately killed because another human being chooses to do so or for any other equally ridiculous reason should not be providing leadership in a civilized democracy worthy of the name.”

“I have a feeling she simply shows up at Mass, receives the sacraments and, occasionally, hears someone tell her what is in the Bible and how she should believe it.”

By showing up for Mass each Sunday, Ms. Pelosi hears four readings from the Bible. She first hears a reading read directly from the Old Testament. Then she participates in singing (or reciting) a Psalm. Then she hears a direct reading from one of the Epistles. Finally, she hears a direct reading from one of the four Gospels.

The problem isn't that she isn't hearing the Word of God. It's just that she seems to be immune to its effect.

sitetest

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posted on 08/26/2008 11:00:57 AM PDT
by sitetest
(If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)

Anyone who dares to defend that they may be legitimately killed because another human being chooses to do so or for any other equally ridiculous reason should not be providing leadership in a civilized democracy worthy of the name.

I am pleasantly surprised by Card. Egan's direct and impassioned response. Now, if only Abp. Niederauer would grow a pair ...

Thank you Cardinal Egan for this clearly worded rebuke of the garbage spouted by Speaker Pelosi.

The best way to change her status as Speaker of the House is to make sure that she doesn’t have a majority on her side in November. The loons in San Fran will keep electing her because she is following their far far left politics. That stuff doesn’t play in the rest of the country.

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posted on 08/26/2008 11:16:47 AM PDT
by kevinm13
(The Main Stream Media is dead! "Global Warming" is a HOAX!)

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